Saint Sovereign of Nine Heavens

4On the second day, when the sky brightened, the noise from the drums gradually started to shake the valley. Feng Xuan and Lin Shen smiled as they walked into the circle of martial arts competitions in the valley and began their challenges.    3

    

On the secular disciples' side, Shen Yih strolled down the valley and challenged Lin Shen.    

    

Last night, Ye Qing and Gongsun Hao Shen Yih discussed for a long time, and finally decided that it was up to Shen Yih to fight this match.    

    

This was also a kind of helpless choice. Lin Shen's strength was extraordinary, and he could be considered one of the top people in the seventh floor of Heavenly Astral Stage. As for the secular disciples, other than Ye Qing, Chen Yu, Gongsun Hao, Shen Yih, and Gu Ming, there was no one else who could compete with Lin Shen.    

    

And after Lin Shen won two rounds in a row, he had already raised the wager to four hundred. If Lin Shen was like Gu Ming and had to take away seven hundred spirit stones, it would increase the number of slots the branch disciples had.    

    

Therefore, even though he knew that this exchange would be disadvantageous to him, Ye Qing had no other choice. He had to let Shen Yih fight. He had to first stop Lin Shen's momentum.    

    

The moment Shen Yih came down from the peak, Lin Zhi's expression changed, but he did not stop his challenge.    

    

The battle began quickly.    

    

The sword light was sharp, the sword intent terrifying and brilliant from the start of the battle.    

    

Lin Shen was indeed very strong. He had been on the defensive since the beginning and was as stable as a rock. However, Shen Yih held a long sword in his hand and swung it freely, which still made it difficult for Lin Shen to block.    

    

After barely enduring for ten minutes, Shen Yih had heavily injured Lin Shen with a single sword attack and defeated him.    

    

After this battle, Shen Yih did not continue to fight.    

    

Amidst the cheers of the secular disciples, Feng Xuan's expression became gloomy.    

    

The entire morning went on and on for a dozen matches, with the mundane practitioners losing more or losing less.    

    

"It seems like they have learned their lesson and aren't sending out any more obvious experts to win consecutively!" Gongsun Hao said, "This way, if we are to compete in a single round, we will eventually be unable to hold on!"    

    

Ye Qing could be said to have suffered disastrous losses from these losses. The spiritual energy that he had lost was actually gathered together by Ye Qing, Chen Yu, Gongsun Hao, Shen Yih, and Gu Ming. Otherwise, with just the Wood Plate Spiritual Energy that Ye Qing had controlled, he would have been unable to hold on for a long time.    

    

Moreover, there was another problem. There was no one else on the side who could fight. Most of the leading figures in the martial world preferred to protect their own lives and not participate in the martial competition. These dozen or so matches were all under the urging of Gongsun Hao and Ye Qing. Of course, their chances of winning were too low.    

    

"Why don't I go down and have another round?" Shen Yih said.    

    

"You can have another match, but what about the next one?" Gongsun Hao rolled his eyes and said, "Unless we directly start the decisive battle and defeat Gu Kun, Huang Ze, and Zhao Chenggang, then continue the battle until we defeat Liu Tie as well. The final battle is also very simple. As long as Chen Yu enters the stage, the disciples of the sub-school will hate him to the bones. The decisive battle will immediately begin! "    

    

Chen Yu was a bit speechless.    

    

Shen Yih said, "Gu Ming hasn't completely recovered yet, so today's decisive battle isn't advantageous. It's best if he can drag it out until tomorrow!"    

    

"I'm afraid I can't drag this on any longer!" Gongsun Hao said indifferently, "None of us will be fighting anymore!"    

    

Up until now, although Wood Plate Spiritual Energy had lost quite a bit, they were still able to endure it. The problem was that no one on the mortal world's side could match up to them.    

    

At the same level, the strength of the disciples of the sub-schools would generally be stronger than the ordinary practitioners. If they wanted to win a match, then they'd have to be a leader from the cities in front of the seventy-two cities. There were very few people like this, and some of them had chosen to protect themselves, which naturally would be disadvantageous for the secular disciples.    

    

While they were still discussing, the competition in the valley had already begun. The one who had appeared was Ye Cheng, who was under Ye Qing.    

    

However, Ye Cheng's opponent was not weak at all. After just over ten moves, Ye Cheng was already on the verge of collapsing.    

    

At this moment, a warrior rushed up to the top of the mound, and was stopped by Ye Xin and the others who were under Ye Qing's command.    

    

Chen Yu took a glance and didn't take it to heart. However, what he didn't expect was that Ye Xin would quickly head in Chen Yu's direction.    

    

"Young Master Chen, that person said you have an old friend named Xiao Sheng waiting for you at Xin Qiu's place!"    

    

"Xiao Sheng?" Hearing this name, Chen Yu couldn't help but be startled, before getting up and letting Ye Xin lead the way.    

    

There were many short hills around the valley, but they were named after the branches of heaven and earth. Chen Yu didn't know where Xin Qiu was, so he got Ye Xin to lead the way.    

    

Soon, Chen Yu arrived at Xin Qiu. At the foot of the low hill, Chen Yu saw Xiao Sheng, who was dressed in green and had a cold expression.    

    

Beside Xiao Sheng, the purple-dressed woman looked towards the martial arts competition and didn't notice Chen Yu's arrival.    

    

"Miss Xiao, long time no see!" Chen Yu cupped his hands and said.    

    

"I want to participate in the martial arts competition, but I don't have a hundred spirit stones with me!" Xiao Sheng went straight to the point. She didn't even bother to exchange pleasantries as she said, "Can I have some?"    

    

"No problem!" After a slight pause, Chen Yu said, "How many rounds does Miss Xiao want to compete?"    

    

"Until we can't participate anymore!" Xiao Sheng said indifferently.    

    

Chen Yu's heart skipped a beat.    

    

Chen Yu was naturally very clear about Xiao Sheng's strength. Back then, at the Evil Dragon Cave, Xiao Sheng didn't even use her weapon and had already defeated Third Young Master Xie, who was also at the seventh level of the Heavenly Astral Stage.    

    

At that time, Chen Yu was only at the first level of Heavenly Astral Stage. In his opinion, Xiao Sheng's strength could only be described as unfathomable. At this moment, Chen Yu's cultivation was already at the peak of Heavenly Astral Stage Level 3, but at this moment, Xiao Sheng still gave him an unfathomable feeling.    

    

In Chen Yuqiang's perception, Xiao Sheng was like a clear spring, with a crystal clear aura that was hard to see through.    

    

At this moment, the purple-dressed woman finally returned her attention to Chen Yu. She looked at Chen Yu with wide eyes, and her expression was as unfriendly as ever.    

    

Chen Yu patted the Storage Bag and three wooden tags flew out and handed them over.    

    

"So many?" After Xiao Sheng received it, she tried to sense it and a trace of astonishment appeared on her face.    

    

The three wooden tablets contained one hundred spirit stones, two hundred spirit stones, and two hundred spirit stones. These were all bets that Chen Yu had prepared for him to compete in the tournament. It was because Chen Yu wasn't sure that he would win against Feng Xuan and Yuan Zhen.    

    

The one who defeated Ye Cheng was a disciple from a branch sect called Huang Zhenyuan. This person's strength was also outstanding amongst those in the seventh level of Heavenly Astral Stage, and was only slightly weaker than Zhangsun Cheng.    

    

At this moment, Huang Zhenyuan continued to challenge him and didn't back down.    

    

The experts gathered on top of the mountain of armor were silent. No one stood out.    

    

On the other hand, Ding Qiu and Rong Qiu, where the disciples of the sub-schools were gathered, were laughing and cursing at the same time.    

    

The martial practitioners scattered on the hills around the valley naturally did not want to be outdone and began cursing.    

    

"Miss Xiao, please follow me!" Chen Yu turned around and said to Xiao Sheng.    

    

Xiao Sheng nodded.    

    

Chen Yu led Xiao Sheng and the purple-dressed woman towards the competition area.    

    

Ye Qing was having a headache about the next contestant. His eyes lit up when he saw Chen Yu bringing Xiao Sheng over.    

    

Feng Xuan also looked towards Chen Yu, but his attention was not on Xiao Sheng, but on Chen Yu's face. After a close look, his eyes suddenly turned cold, and an uncontrollable cold murderous intent flashed across his eyes.    

    

"Chen Yu, who is this?" Ye Qing whispered as he strode over to Chen Yu.    

    

"Xiao Sheng from Di Chuan City!" Xiao Sheng did not wait for Chen Yu to open his mouth as she spoke to Ye Qing.    

    

"Di Chuan City, Xiao Mei!" The purple-dressed woman's gaze fell on Ye Qing, and after looking at him for a while, she suddenly spoke.    

    

Ye Qing was stunned, not because of the purple-dressed woman, but because of the name of Di Chuan City.    

    

Dichuan City was ranked 17 in the 72 cities. The leading figure of the city was called Zheng Qingyun, and he was currently sitting on a hill. His strength was average, and he was nothing compared to Xiao Shengli.    

    

However, Ye Qing did not ask any further. He cupped his hands and said: "I am Ye Qing from Yuyang City. Greetings, two ladies!"    

    

Xiao Sheng nodded, but Xiao Mei smiled: "I know you, you were the one who sent out the Hero Invitation, and you were the one who organized the Hero Association. You're very smart. "How did I come up with such an interesting idea?"    

    

"Chen Yu!" Just as they were getting familiar with each other, Feng Xuan suddenly walked in with large strides. A faint stream of air appeared around him and he exuded a majestic and unstoppable aura. His eyes were sharp as a knife as he stared at Chen Yu and shouted, "Do you dare to fight?"    

    

He actually challenged Chen Yu directly.    

    

Ye Qing was not surprised at all as he looked at Chen Yu.    

    

"Brother Feng, why are you so anxious?" Chen Yu naturally understood the origin of the burning killing intent in Feng Xuan's eyes. However, he did not mind. He only smiled faintly and said, "The chips in your hand don't seem to be enough. Let's wait until all your chips are gathered before you fight!"    

    

"I don't have enough chips?" Feng Xuan said coldly: "I will take on as many Wood Plate Spiritual Energy as you have!"    

    

"I have a lot of Wood Plate Spiritual Energy!" Chen Yu's eyes flashed as he said, "There are at least two thousand spirits!"    

    

"It's only 2000 spirit stones, not too much. I'll fight with you!" Feng Xuan sneered.    

    

Chen Yu laughed, "Since you insist, then alright, I will lend the Wood Plate Spiritual Energy to Miss Xiao now, and you and I will fight after she does. Hmm, maybe by the time she ends the fight, you won't have two thousand spirit stones left!"    

    

"Don't worry, I won't lack a bet. However, it's fine to wait for you!" "I hope you won't let me down!" Feng Xuan said.    

    

Chen Yu just shrugged and indicated for Xiao Sheng to enter.    

    

Xiao Sheng strode into the arena.    

    

Huang Zhen Yuan was already getting impatient from waiting. He said a few simple words and started to attack. The sharp sword's aura was like lightning as it cut down.    

    

What surprised many was that Xiao Sheng did not use her weapon. Instead, she swatted her palm, and a thick green gale formed, turning into a meter-long sparrow and flying towards Huang Zhen Yuan.    

    

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Two sword lights flashed by consecutively, tearing the bird to pieces. The rising sword intent disintegrated the cyan qi.    

    

Xiao Sheng was not surprised at all. The azure halo around her seemed to have solidified and started to circulate rapidly. The aura around her continued to grow stronger, forming an enormous pressure.    

    

It was as if a thick green smoke had appeared in the clear sky. The flow of the Supreme Force around Xiao Sheng's body could be described as extremely striking, causing people to feel intimidated by it.    

    

When Huang Zhenyuan rushed over again, Xiao Sheng's body slightly trembled. The astral energy circulating around her body circulated at an extremely fast speed, like a flame that had been swallowed.    

    

Xiao Sheng's fingers formed a claw as she reached out to grab Huang Zhen's long sword.    

    

Shouts of surprise sounded all over the mountains and plains. They were confused and worried about Xiao Sheng's action of using her palm to deal with the Upper Grade True Artifact's sword.